Adult Volunteer Application & Information
Thank you for your interest in volunteering at Troy Historic Village! We pride ourselves on being a reliable community resource and our successful operations and programs are the direct result of wonderful volunteers like you!
Please read on for more information about becoming an adult volunteer at Troy Historic Village.
Adult Volunteer Opportunities at THV
In hundreds of unique and generous acts of service, our volunteers engage the public, support operations, and preserve our resources. Here are some of the ways our Villager Volunteers bring our mission to life:
Engage the Public:
- Check in guests and share program information during special events
- Facilitate a super-fun time as an activity leader (craft station lead, Egg Hunt trading post, supervise an obstacle course game, to name a few) during our annual Trick-or-Treat, Spring Egg Hunt, Cocoa and Crafts with Santa, Open Houses, and other special event programs
- Lead a company throughout our Civil War Days 8th grade programming in May each year
- Help us operate a pop-up shop full of delicious Michigan-Made maple syrup products during Maple Syrup Days in March at the Stage Nature Center
- Spend the day looking at really awesome cars while helping with registration or parking during the Troy Traffic Jam
- Share your handicraft skills during special event programming
Support Operations:
- Help prepare field trip craft supplies or special event craft supplies at the Village or from the comfort of your own home
- Marketing and Communication specialists share expertise in promoting events as well as helping distribute marketing materials to surrounding areas
- Work with office staff to help with office and administrative duties like preparing mailings, helping organize store inventory, or cleaning up data entry
- Become out-standing in the field by helping capture sponsorships or by helping building Scarecrow Row
- Help sell raffle tickets for our Summer Raffle or during the Troy Traffic Jam
- Help make the Village beautiful through seasonal decorating
Preserve Our Resources:
- Join the Tuesday Crew and help with general building and grounds maintenance like painting, small carpentry projects, helping keep the grounds clear from debris
- Assist our staff in managing our Pioneer Garden by weeding, watering, and making sure our heirlooms are well taken care of
- Join our Cleaning team to help us clean artifacts and harder to reach spaces
- Assist our Curator with research projects from the comfort of your own home
Steps for Adults to Volunteer at Troy Historic Village
Step 1: Fill out the Volunteer Application & Background Check Authorization
There are three ways to fill out the volunteer application materials:
- Scroll down, or click here, to fill out the materials online, OR
- Click here to download a copy of the materials to print, fill out at home, and drop off at Troy Historic Village, OR
- Stop by the Village during our regular business hours (Monday - Friday, 10am - 3pm) to fill out one in person. We usually have someone in the office outside of those hours, so please call the Village at 248-524-3570 if you need a different time.
Step 2: Attend a one-hour information orientation at Troy Historic Village
Upcoming orientation dates:
- May 19, 12pm - 1pm
Step 3: Start signing up!
We will go over how to find information about shifts and how to sign up during orientation.
Volunteer Guidelines
- All Adult volunteers will fill out an application, background authorization check, and attend a full one-hour long orientation to complete the application process.
- Most of our volunteer opportunities are event based. We'll share the ways you can help, and you can pick the shifts that best fit your schedule!
- Volunteers must volunteer around 10 hours (or two events) each year to remain active; OR communicate needs within one year.
- Adult volunteers will follow our Volunteer Handbook.
- We strive to work with volunteers of all abilities and pride ourselves on advancing accessibility at the Village. For more information about accessibility, please click here or email us at volunteer@thvmail.org.
- We communicate volunteer opportunities primarily by email, but are always available to help volunteers sign up in person!
Become a Villager!
Scroll down, or click here, to fill out the Volunteer application! When you're finished, click Submit. Our Volunteer Coordinator will be in contact with information about orientation!
If you have any questions or need assistance with filling out an application, please contact our Volunteer Coordinator at volunteer@thvmail.org or call the Village main office at 248-524-3570.
We can’t wait to meet you!